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TSMC reportedly plans chip manufacturing price increases of up to 10% in 2027 as rising costs and global expansion reshape semiconductor production. The post TSMC Reportedly Plans Chip Manufacturing Price Hikes of Up to 10% appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 fixes Gemini-related reboots, Bluetooth failures, and missing notifications while ending beta support for the Pixel 6 series. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Arrives for Pixel Phones With Gemini, Bluetooth Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.

iOS 27 beta code references an iPhone with two batteries, adding another software clue to Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone and repair plans. The post iOS 27 Code Points to Rumored iPhone Ultra With Dual Batteries appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips for the Mac Pro before discontinuing the desktop and shifting focus to Mac Studio. The post Apple Scrapped Mac Pro Revival, Canceled M2 and M3 Extreme Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly increased vapor chamber orders, fueling speculation that its foldable iPhone and future flagship models will feature improved cooling. The post Apple Reportedly Expands Vapor Chamber Cooling for Foldable iPhone, Future Flagship Models appeared first on TechRepublic.

Lenovo’s Legion R9000P is the first laptop with an inkjet-printed OLED display, using TCL CSOT technology to test a new panel process. The post Lenovo Launches Legion R9000P With World’s First Inkjet-Printed OLED Display appeared first on TechRepublic.

A leaked diagnostics log suggests Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and the company's first variable-aperture camera. The post iPhone 18 Pro Max Leak Points to Sony IMX905 Camera Sensor, Variable Aperture appeared first on TechRepublic.

Motorola's Edge 70 Max pairs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, flagship hardware, and a slim design in its India debut. The post Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Android Phone Built to Last All Day appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI’s $70 ChatGPT basketball and premium merchandise test whether the AI company can transform its software platform into a lifestyle brand. The post Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball appeared first on TechRepublic.

The FCC has proposed requiring identity verification for phone activation, a move supporters say will fight fraud while critics warn it threatens privacy. The post New FCC Proposal Pits Phone Privacy Against Fraud Prevention appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly plans an OLED iPad mini for October, followed by refreshed entry-level, Air, and Pro models through 2027. The post Apple Reportedly Plans OLED iPad Mini, More iPad Refreshes Through 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple has reportedly delayed its Baltra AI server chip as it explores chip startup acquisitions to strengthen the infrastructure behind its AI ambitions. The post Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

TSMC plans four more Arizona fabs, bringing its total US investment to $265 billion and expanding chip capacity amid surging AI demand and geopolitical risk. The post TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Planned appeared first on TechRepublic.

Uber’s $14.8 billion Delivery Hero acquisition would expand its global delivery business and intensify consolidation across Europe and Asia. The post Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asia appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic Games’ antitrust case. The post Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22 appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, GPT-Live, and moving parts. The post OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker appeared first on TechRepublic.

Intel is reportedly using ASML’s High-NA EUV technology to produce Panther Lake chips, marking a key test of its advanced manufacturing comeback. The post Panther Lake Gives Intel an Early Lead in High-NA Chipmaking appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s Flex Titanium display uses titanium components to improve durability, reduce crease visibility, and support next-generation Galaxy foldables. The post Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Display to Make Foldables Tougher and Creases Less Visible appeared first on TechRepublic.

The U.S. granted the UAE license-free access to advanced AI chips and servers after upgrading its export status, reshaping AI partnerships and export controls. The post UAE Wins License-Free AI Chip Access After Backing U.S. Security Efforts in Iran Conflict appeared first on TechRepublic.

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal every color, both case sizes, and Google's familiar design ahead of the Made by Google event on August 12. The post Google Pixel Watch 5 Renders Leak Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.